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When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

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Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

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Many churches today have chosen convenience over conviction and pleasure over principal...

The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was 2011. That has only happened 11 times since 1938. I am told there is a pattern. The pattern is 11/6/5/6 years between. This means the next time Christmas falls on a Sunday will be in the year 2022, God willing. In 2005 the New York Times reported ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Do It!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 5, 2023

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As God's chosen child, we are to answer the call of God with humble obedience.

Just Do It – Matthew 3: 13 - 17 Intro: Timmy had a loose tooth. He asked his dad to help him get rid of the lose tooth. His father tied a 3-foot length of waxed dental floss to the tooth and then tied the other end to a 5-pound weight from his exercise equipment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Light Of His Presence-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 18, 2020

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1) Fervency in supplication (Acts 9:10-12), 2) Faithfulness in service (Acts 9:13-17a), 3) The Filling of the Spirit (Acts 9:17b), 4) Fellowship with the saints (Acts 9:18-19), and 5) Fervency in speaking (Acts 9:20)

Acts 9:10-20 [10] Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." [11]And the Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Other

Pear Of Goodness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

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I’ve chosen a pear to represent goodness, because kindness and goodness are a "pair." Kindness and goodness go "hand-in-hand."

THE PEAR OF GOODNESS We are studying the FRUIT of the Spirit - The "Christ-like character" which the Holy Spirit produces in us - when we abide in Christ - when we maintain a close personal relationship with Him. -We’ve been seeking to develop the "INNER FRUIT" first - love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 19:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 16 - God Always Leads Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 25, 2013

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God leads. God leads us to where He wants us to be. Therefore watch where you are, and be the instrument that God can use to accomplish His purposes.

1. God LEADS… are we following? Paul has chosen Silas as his partner for the 2nd missionary journey. He also took Timothy along this time. • Something interesting happens in 16:6. They were in the region of PHRYGIA but they were ‘kept by the Holy Spirit’ from moving into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recycled People

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2007

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God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new.

Title: Recycled People Text: Acts 9:1-20 Thesis: God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new. Introduction There is a growing awareness of increasing efforts to recycle… it is going on all around us: The most notable home in Colorado built with recycled materials ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Confidence-Builders

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2023

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Based on 1 John 5:14-15 - Helps hearers build confidence in their prayer life.

“REAL CONFIDENCE BUILDERS” 1 John 5:14-15 FBCF – 8/23/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – T’giving my favorite holiday.But should not reserve our expressions of thankfulness to just one day out of 365. Thankful that “Our God is an Awesome God!” One of the greatest things we have to be thankful for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 10:19-22, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 66:18, Psalm 37:4, Colossians 1:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lenten Season Message-The "centrality" Of The Cross!!!-Part 2

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 28, 2019

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Focusing in this Lenten Season on how the "Tree" is central to God's redemption plan as originally yet another "Tree" was instrumental in the fall of Man!!!

CENTRALITY OF THE CROSS!!!-Part 2 Continuing to focus on the subject “Centrality of the Cross” in the 2 Part series, now let’s cast the spotlight on other related subjects… Of Cloth and Cleric… Now our Saviour is a Glorified High Priest that at His matchless Royal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: *other

Keep Sight Of The Vision

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

based on 94 ratings

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A message concerning the importance of vision.

Keep Sight of the Vision Acts 9 (July 8, 2001) Introduction What’s the difference between “sight” and “vision?” Last week we looked at the incident of Jesus healing the man born blind. Jesus restored the man’s sight, and used the occasion to show the Pharisees that they were blind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core The Making Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

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In this focus on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry begins a series focused on developing CORE within the Body. What is CORE? Check it out.

2009, I believe, is going to be one of the most interesting years for the Church, and for the individual members of the Body of Christ. I don’t get into these internet “prophets” as a general rule, but I have been particularly interested in what some have had to say regarding the current and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prisioner Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by David Hudson on Dec 13, 2008

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This message describes what it means to be a prisoner of Jesus Christ.

A P R I S O N E R O F J E S U S C H R I S T Philemon 1 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, Philemon 1 9 Yet for love’s sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 24, 2017

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The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Nothing compares to the Incarnation of Christ. Nothing.

C.S. Lewis describes the incarnation this way: Lying at your feet is your dog. Imagine, for the moment, that your dog (and every dog) is in deep distress. Some of us love dogs very much. If it would help all the dogs in the world to become like men, would you be willing to become a dog? Would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2016

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Each Christian receives at least one spiritual gift from God to be used in His service.

1. Clark Kent's Deathbed Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, "What's that big "S" on my T-shirt? Superman? What's that?" How sad! Even sadder is the fact that figuratively many Christians on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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